Plzen v Man Utd tips: Fernandes on form in Joe Cole's 6/1 Bet Builder

What’s the last thing you need ahead of the jam-packed Christmas schedule? A Europa League trip to Czechia, that’s what.

But that’s exactly what Ruben Amorim faces thanks to this Viktoria Plzen v Manchester United clash on Thursday night. Joe Cole is a man who’s always available and ready for selection and here’s his view on another potential banana skin for the Red Devils this midweek.

Viktoria Plzen v Man Utd tips

Manchester United to win
Both Teams To Score? No
Bruno Fernandes to score

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WHEN: Thursday 12th of December, 5.45pm
WHERE: Doosan Arena, Pilsen
TV: TNT Sports 2

It’s a tricky game to predict and Manchester United are a tricky club to work out. Dan Ashworth being sacked during the week was incredible.

You think that, with new owners coming in, there might be a change but it just seems really, really reactive rather than proactive. That’s how they’ve been on the pitch, they’ve been in and out.

They’ll still be really disappointed with how they defended set pieces against Arsenal but Viktoria Plzen, what kind of opposition will they offer?

They tend to beat teams they should, Manchester United. I think United will win and Bruno Fernandes is a good bet to score anytime if he plays.

The Europa League is at a tricky stage where Manchester United are right in the mix of it going into the Christmas period. Betting on these games is very difficult and you need to have a look at who’s actually playing.

If United go strong I think you fancy United to win to nil quite comfortably, if they make changes then that could let Plzen in a bit. Fernandes, if he plays, will be amongst it but I fancy United to win 2-0.